Fitness star on four paws: Mistress didn't expect this workout

Kentucky (USA) - A cute Labrador retriever caused a sensation with an unusual dog workout. While his owner worked out on the treadmill, the four-legged friend exercised with an exercise ball - and became a fitness star in the process.

Midnight the dog has discovered training with an exercise ball.
Midnight the dog has discovered training with an exercise ball.  © Screenshot/Instagram/mr.midnight_thelab

American Brittney was running on the treadmill when she noticed the funny things her one-year-old dog named Midnight was doing next to her.

The black furry friend had grabbed a yellow exercise ball and started her own workout.

Apparently, Midnight had decided to join his owner's training session. However, he opted out of cardio and put in a snout workout instead.

As can be seen in a video on Instagram, the Labrador repeatedly presses his nose against the orange ball.

This is what a midnight work-out looks like

The fur nose feels good in the gym

In the comments, the four-legged friend is praised for his exercise and execution. One user commented: "Excellent snout shape" and another: "You're setting the bar way too high."

However, Brittney revealed to Newsweek that Midnight is no newcomer to the in-house gym.

When he's not doing snout exercises, he brings his mistress the appropriate dumbbells.